Payroll Assistant

Position Summary

The Payroll Assistant is responsible for supporting payroll operations by collecting and verifying payroll data, processing employee payments, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable payroll regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to maintain confidentiality while working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and verify employee and timekeeping data.
• Compute wages, deductions, commissions, benefits, and other payroll-related calculations.
• Review computed wages to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Issue and distribute employee paychecks.
• Update payroll information for promotions, transfers, terminations, and new hires.
• Record and maintain employee records and payroll transactions.
• Prepare statements reflecting earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Answer employee questions and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, tax laws, and deduction requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and auditing purposes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate degree preferred; degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of payroll administration experience preferred.
• Good working knowledge of accounting practices and tax laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, payroll systems, and database software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour
• Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • 8-hour shift
  • Overtime as needed
• Work Location: In person